Less than one year after France imposed(强加于)a nationwide ban on smoking in most public places, it will, from Jan. 1, 2008, extend the ban to bars, restaurants, hotels, nightclubs - and the most cherished of all: caf?s.
Ireland and Italy show that countries with longstanding smoking traditions may introduce bans fairly smoothly, as they did in 2004 and 2005. In Germany, where regulations vary locally, Berlin will join France on Jan 1. But fierce critics of the new law in France say it all but destroys the caf?'s basic function: to serve as the socioeconomic glue of society.
C?cile Perez, owner of La Fronde, a typical Parisian neighborhood caf? said: "In the morning, street cleaners in bright green uniforms sip coffee next to well-dressed businessmen; at lunch hour, working-class types rub shoulders with those of the latest fashion at the bar, while couples of all ages rub noses over salads; during the after-work rush, there is a steady soundtrack of clinking glasses combined with conversation; the constant, no matter what time of day, is the smoke that drifts through the air in curls and clouds, seemingly unnoticed."
"Our motto in France is: liberty, equality, fraternity," Olivier Seconda, a regular at the caf?, said.
"The caf? is the place that represents that. You're free to smoke, everyone pays the same price for a beer and different kinds of people talk with one another. This new law goes against that."
Seconda expects the ban to be felt even more strongly in small villages far from Paris, where the caf? is often the only means of social activity. "People already miss the space that allows people of all walks of life to share something-even if it is sometimes no more than a few words and the smoke floating between them."
69. In Germany, ______.
A. caf? smoking will be forbidden from Jan,1, 2008
B. the tradition of caf? smoking is and will be well-kept
C. local customs are well respected in terms of smoking
D. there are different regulation on smoking
70. C?cile Perez mentions the curls and clouds of smoke drifting through the air to ______
A. describe a friendly atmosphere                   B. show the beauty of his own caf?
C. support the ban on smoking                       D. remind us of something unnoticed
71. Olivier Seconda implies that ______.
A. the caf? provides people with enough liberty, equality, and fraternity
B. people, regardless of their social class, enjoy equal rights in a caf?
C. the new ban on caf? smoking should be put in effect only in villages
D. people would not find fun in a caf? without smoking a cigarette
72. The passage is written to _______.
A. show the writer's personal opinion against a new law
B. provide information for law-makers to pass a new law
C. tell why some people are unhappy about smoking ban in caf?s
D. compare attitudes to a law, held by people from different countries

 

Less than one year after France imposed(强加于)a nationwide ban on smoking in most public places, it will, from Jan. 1, 2008, extend the ban to bars, restaurants, hotels, nightclubs - and the most cherished of all: caf†s.

Ireland and Italy show that countries with longstanding smoking traditions may introduce bans fairly smoothly, as they did in 2004 and 2005. In Germany, where regulations vary locally, Berlin will join France on Jan 1. But fierce critics of the new law in France say it all but destroys the caf†'s basic function: to serve as the socioeconomic glue of society.

C†cile Perez, owner of La Fronde, a typical Parisian neighborhood caf† said: "In the morning, street cleaners in bright green uniforms sip coffee next to well-dressed businessmen; at lunch hour, working-class types rub shoulders with those of the latest fashion at the bar, while couples of all ages rub noses over salads; during the after-work rush, there is a steady soundtrack of clinking glasses combined with conversation; the constant, no matter what time of day, is the smoke that drifts through the air in curls and clouds, seemingly unnoticed."

"Our motto in France is: liberty, equality, fraternity," Olivier Seconda, a regular at the caf†, said.

"The caf† is the place that represents that. You're free to smoke, everyone pays the same price for a beer and different kinds of people talk with one another. This new law goes against that."

Seconda expects the ban to be felt even more strongly in small villages far from Paris, where the caf† is often the only means of social activity. "People already miss the space that allows people of all walks of life to share something-even if it is sometimes no more than a few words and the smoke floating between them."

69. In Germany, ______.

    A. caf† smoking will be forbidden from Jan,1, 2008

    B. the tradition of caf† smoking is and will be well-kept

    C. local customs are well respected in terms of smoking

    D. there are different regulation on smoking

70. C†cile Perez mentions the curls and clouds of smoke drifting through the air to ______

    A. describe a friendly atmosphere                         B. show the beauty of his own caf†

    C. support the ban on smoking                               D. remind us of something unnoticed

71. Olivier Seconda implies that ______.

    A. the caf† provides people with enough liberty, equality, and fraternity

    B. people, regardless of their social class, enjoy equal rights in a caf†

    C. the new ban on caf† smoking should be put in effect only in villages

    D. people would not find fun in a caf† without smoking a cigarette

72. The passage is written to _______.

    A. show the writer's personal opinion against a new law

      B. provide information for law-makers to pass a new law

    C. tell why some people are unhappy about smoking ban in caf†s

    D. compare attitudes to a law, held by people from different countries

 

 

第二节信息匹配(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)

请阅读下列娱乐信息和个人信息,并按要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。首先请阅读下列应用文:

A. Theatre drama

The new play Love with My Former Wife, performed in Shanghai Dramatic Arts Center, introduces a story of love. You will see dating, love and marriage in this day.

B. Classic ballet

The classic ballet La Bayadere describes a love story in ancient India. The ballet has been popular since 1877. This week, Guangzhou Ballet Troupe will bring this ballet to Shanghai.

C. Classical music

Dmitri Shostakovin is considered one of the greatest Soviet composers. This week, his works will be performed in memory of the 100th anniversary of his birth.

D. Theatre play

The play Activated Carbon tells the story of two generations. It describes the lifestyle of young people who are struggling for a better future in the city, as well as the old generation’s thoughts on life and history. This play shows their different attitudes to life, history, love and marriage.

E. Students’ concert

A student art group aged 9 to 13 will hold a concert this weekend. The performers will display their skills in playing traditional Chinese musical instruments.

F. Piano concert

A piano concert will be performed at 2:00 pm in Shanghai Oriental Art Centre. The program will include selections from Beethoven, Chopin and Mozart.

请阅读以下个人信息,然后进行匹配:

56. Peter is interested in traditional Chinese musical instruments. He is also interested in anything that is related to Chinese musical instrument.

57. Jenet is twenty—four years old. She has difficulty in understanding her parents’ lifestyle. She has great interest in the differences between generations.

58. Elma has been learning how to play the piano since she was a youngster and her musician parents have set their sights on a concert career for their daughter. Now Elma is 18 and is preparing for a piano competition. She needs more inspiration.

59. Katherine is a middle school student. She spends most of her spare time in reading love stories and dancing. The love stories based on ancient India are her favourite.

60. Lily is a 25-year-old law student who loves classical music, though she has no particular talent for playng or composing. Enjoying classical music is often a pastime. She’s interested in soviet composer in particular.

 

Less than one year after France imposed(强加于)a nationwide ban on smoking in most public places, it will, from Jan. 1, 2008, extend the ban to bars, restaurants, hotels, nightclubs - and the most cherished of all: caf??s.

Ireland and Italy show that countries with longstanding smoking traditions may introduce bans fairly smoothly, as they did in 2004 and 2005. In Germany, where regulations vary locally, Berlin will join France on Jan 1. But fierce critics of the new law in France say it all but destroys the caf??'s basic function: to serve as the socioeconomic glue of society.

C??cile Perez, owner of La Fronde, a typical Parisian neighborhood caf?? said: "In the morning, street cleaners in bright green uniforms sip coffee next to well-dressed businessmen; at lunch hour, working-class types rub shoulders with those of the latest fashion at the bar, while couples of all ages rub noses over salads; during the after-work rush, there is a steady soundtrack of clinking glasses combined with conversation; the constant, no matter what time of day, is the smoke that drifts through the air in curls and clouds, seemingly unnoticed."

"Our motto in France is: liberty, equality, fraternity," Olivier Seconda, a regular at the caf??, said.

"The caf?? is the place that represents that. You're free to smoke, everyone pays the same price for a beer and different kinds of people talk with one another. This new law goes against that."

Seconda expects the ban to be felt even more strongly in small villages far from Paris, where the caf?? is often the only means of social activity. "People already miss the space that allows people of all walks of life to share something-even if it is sometimes no more than a few words and the smoke floating between them."

69. In Germany, ______.

      A. caf?? smoking will be forbidden from Jan,1, 2008

      B. the tradition of caf?? smoking is and will be well-kept

      C. local customs are well respected in terms of smoking

      D. there are different regulation on smoking

70. C??cile Perez mentions the curls and clouds of smoke drifting through the air to ______

      A. describe a friendly atmosphere B. show the beauty of his own caf??

      C. support the ban on smoking      D. remind us of something unnoticed

71. Olivier Seconda implies that ______.

      A. the caf?? provides people with enough liberty, equality, and fraternity

      B. people, regardless of their social class, enjoy equal rights in a caf??

      C. the new ban on caf?? smoking should be put in effect only in villages

      D. people would not find fun in a caf?? without smoking a cigarette

72. The passage is written to _______.

      A. show the writer's personal opinion against a new law

       B. provide information for law-makers to pass a new law

      C. tell why some people are unhappy about smoking ban in caf??s

      D. compare attitudes to a law, held by people from different countries


第二节信息匹配(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)
请阅读下列娱乐信息和个人信息,并按要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。首先请阅读下列应用文:

A.Theatre drama
The new play Love with My Former Wife, performed in Shanghai Dramatic Arts Center, introduces a story of love. You will see dating, love and marriage in this day.
B.Classic ballet
The classic ballet La Bayadere describes a love story in ancient India. The ballet has been popular since 1877. This week, Guangzhou Ballet Troupe will bring this ballet to Shanghai.
C.Classical music
Dmitri Shostakovin is considered one of the greatest Soviet composers. This week, his works will be performed in memory of the 100th anniversary of his birth.
D.Theatre play
The play Activated Carbon tells the story of two generations. It describes the lifestyle of young people who are struggling for a better future in the city, as well as the old generation’s thoughts on life and history. This play shows their different attitudes to life, history, love and marriage.
E. Students’ concert
A student art group aged 9 to 13 will hold a concert this weekend. The performers will display their skills in playing traditional Chinese musical instruments.
F. Piano concert
A piano concert will be performed at 2:00 pm in Shanghai Oriental Art Centre. The program will include selections from Beethoven, Chopin and Mozart.
请阅读以下个人信息,然后进行匹配:
56. Peter is interested in traditional Chinese musical instruments. He is also interested in anything that is related to Chinese musical instrument.
57. Jenet is twenty—four years old. She has difficulty in understanding her parents’ lifestyle. She has great interest in the differences between generations.
58. Elma has been learning how to play the piano since she was a youngster and her musician parents have set their sights on a concert career for their daughter. Now Elma is 18 and is preparing for a piano competition. She needs more inspiration.
59. Katherine is a middle school student. She spends most of her spare time in reading love stories and dancing. The love stories based on ancient India are her favourite.
60. Lily is a 25-year-old law student who loves classical music, though she has no particular talent for playng or composing. Enjoying classical music is often a pastime. She’s interested in soviet composer in particular.